Thursday, November 29, 2018

Prime Control’s DS150 is a double sheet
detector that offers detection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The
manufacturer developed a smart product that displaces the need to continuously
recalibrate. After the initial calibration, the DS150 is able to detect single
and double sheets as well as defective ones. Operators are aware of defective
metal sheets from the blinking light sequence in the indication panel. The
detection solution improves your bottom line, boost product quality, and ramps
up manufacturing efficiency.

The DS150 is ideal for sheet
feeders for the automotive, can making, and other metal-forming industries. It
operates on 120 Volts AC or 240 Volts AC @ 50-60 Hz power.

The DS150 detects:

Aluminum

Steel

Tinplate

Stainless steel

Copper

Brass

Other metals

Features:

Dual probe

Detects ferrous and non-ferrous
metals

Provides flexibility for broad
range of thickness applications and metals

Thickness ranging: .05 mm – 6.35
mm

Basic and affordable option

Automatically adjusts signal based
on material type

Multi-gage double detection
without calibration changes

Push button calibration

We would love to send you more information about this solution and talk about how it can impact your business. Please contact us at (800) 228-2790.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

IoT capability allows chillers and cooling units to be part of Industry 4.0 applications.
With the technology, sensors have continuous communication with the cloud and a
connection to external monitoring or energy management systems. Along with that, units can be accessed remotely and predictive maintenance are based on the provision of data and networked communications.

Benefits of IoT Interface:

Central module in the intelligent networking of Rittal
products

Series connection of up to 5 IoT interfaces possible

Uncomplicated connection of up to two Blue e+ cooling units
or chillers

Compatible with up to 32 CMC III sensors and the smart
monitoring system

Relevant ports and status displays are readily visible and
accessible to the user on the front

Simple integration to existing monitoring systems

Compact housing for simple installation in existing
enclosure systems

Mounting on a top-hat rail or on the rear of the cooling
units

Power supply via direct 24 V DC connection

Rittal’s IoT interface supports:

OPC-UA

SNMP

Modbus TCP

CANopen

We would love to send you more information about this
technology and Rittal’s products. Please give us a call at (800) 228-2790.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Meet the Banner HLS27 LED Strip Light for HazardousLocations, a cost efficient, reliable, and durable solution. The Banner HLS27 series is
ideal for harsh indoor and outdoor applications due to the sturdy aluminum
housing encased in a shatterproof, UV-stabilized, polycarbonate shell.

This line of products is available with the option to
display two colors in one device, making it ideal for mobile vehicle, machine
status, and vision lighting applications. Along with that, the lighting system
comes with a built-in temperature protection, in which, the light dims to any
temperature above 50 °C to be protected against heat and protect product lifetime.

We would love to tell you how this product can benefit your
facilities. Please call us at (800) 228-2790.

Friday, October 19, 2018

Although robots have been improving a wide variety of
industries all over the country, many facilities have concerns regarding
expenses and programming of the new technology.

Metro Plastics Technologies, Inc. felt that they should share how the MiR200 autonomous robot has impacted their business. The
manufacturing company has been a provider of superior custom molding services
since 1975. Since that time, the business has grown significantly and with
that, they faced new challenges. One of those was how to transport material
within the plant to different stages of production without delaying the
delivery time of the project to the customer. It all changed when they were introduced to the MiR200
autonomous robot.

With its simplicity to program, durability and ability to
work on its own, employees were free to focus on the tasks that will result in
the best products. The company quickly realized that the autonomous
robot is the most cost and time effective solution. Along with that, the robot
has completely eliminated fork lift traffic and the plant has become a safer
work environment for employees.

According to the manufacturing company's Project
Coordinator Emma Morris, mapping the entire production floor only took 2-3
hours and changing the programming to adjust to the plant’s needs that come
with time is extremely easy.

Metro Plastics Technologies, Inc. is one of the many businesses
the MiR robot has impacted. If you would like to learn how the MiR autonomous
robot can improve your facility, give us a call at (800) 228-2790.

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Encoder Products Company (EPC) has been a leading designer
and world-wide manufacturer of motion sensing devices since they opened their doors
in 1969. Throughout the years they have maintained that legacy by designing the
latest and best products in the industry, which is why EPC has recently
released two versatile encoders suited for applications where Ethernet-based connectivity is required.

The Model A58HE, a 58 mm encoder in a hollow bore
construction, and the Model A58SE, a 58 mm shaft encoder available with either
a clamping flange or a synchro flange, were specifically designed to endure harsh factory and plant environments while working with the efficiency of
EtherCAT and multi-turn absolute encoders.

Along with all of the advantages both models will bring to
production, EPC also focused on designing a line of products that would make
installation easy and straightforward. According to EPC’s Technical Sales Manager
and electrical engineer Sarah Walter, “[the encoders] plug directly into a
network with minimal prerequisites, and work in various configurations,
including daisy-chaining, and redundant-ring configurations that can continue
communication in event of a line break.”

During the detailed interview, Mullen shares that the MiR500
is the biggest and fastest robot that the company has developed to this day.
The robot has an all-metal, durable material that will continue to work even when maneuvering through shallow water puddles and it is ideal for the
transportation of heavier pallets.

Along with that, the MiR500 has an anti-slip surface and a
low center of gravity that guarantees the safety of the materials being
transported throughout the facility. According to Mullen, “the MiR500 can be
equipped with pallet forks, conveyors, a robot arm or other options to support
a range of applications, which also underlines that the MiR500 is user friendly
and flexible.” In other words, with the MiR500 you have a world of
possibilities!

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Finding an efficient and cost-effective lighting indicator solution is already tough for facilities and adding space restrictions to that, makes it even harder. With that in mind, Banner has developed the TL30 series with LED lights to provide easy-to-see, self-contained operator guidance and status indication with no assembly required.

Its 30 mm cylindrical body has an IP65 and IK07-rated rugged build that can be composed of up to total six segments in each device. The TL30’s versatile design allows facilities to have the freedom to create a combination of colors that have a specific meaning for their operations and when turned off, the devices appear gray to avoid any confusion with other surrounding lighting resulting in a safer. When turned on, the LED lights ensure a long-term, maintenance-free operations and comfortable on the eyes for employees who work in close proximity to the machines.

Application examples:

•Wire Bonders

•Printing Machines

•Bench Tops

•Tabletop Scales

•Collaborative Robots

•Inspection and Testing Machines

•Lab Equipment

•HMIs

If you would like to learn more about this product and its benefits, contact our team at (800) 228-2790.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Prime Controls introduces the first of its kind, double
sheet detector for metal stampers. The DS600 Double Sheet Detection system
prevents double sheets or improper metal thickness entering machines,
ultimately safe-guarding your machinery and eliminating costly repairs and
downtime. The first of its kind, the DS600 is the only single-probe,
non-contact, non-marring detection system for very thin to very thick
non-ferrous metals (such as Stainless Steel and Aluminum) to hit the market.

The DS600 is ideal for automotive metal due to the
industries increased use of non-ferrous metals to reduce the weight of
vehicles, along with automation applications such as robotics, automated
de-stackers, sheet feeders and in-fixture (Poke-A-Yoke) where sensing from only
one side is possible.

Prime Controls has a wide range of double sheet detection systems for metal such as steel, copper, and aluminum, covering a wide range of metal thickness, from very thin foils to very thick blanks of steel.

Whether your sensors can contact your metal, or if you would prefer the metal to pass between or not contact the metal, we've got you covered.

Learn more about Prime Controls and how we can help you keep your production line
moving.

About Prime Controls

­­­Prime Controls, Inc., located in Dayton,
Ohio USA was founded in 1992 and today, is the world’s foremost Double Metal
Sheet Detector supplier, providing products and services to the can making,
automotive, appliance and other automated sheet metal industries. Prime
Controls, an ISO9001:2015 certified company, is committed to the development of
new products with the most advanced technology available.

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

The Automating America Expos in Indiana are near and we are
so excited to announce that the impressive list of supplier representatives
keeps growing! Attendees will have an
opportunity to attend the expo in Elkhart, IN on July 31st and one
in Carmel, IN on August 2nd.

The Automating America Expo was designed provide attendees
the unique opportunity to be face-to-face with product specialists, technical
support, and supplier representatives along with educational seminars led by
C&E Sales, Inc. experts and lunch provided.

Banner created this line of products for plug-and-play use,
which makes the essential integration with a Banner Wireless Node or MultihopModbus Radio quick and easy. The company designed the K50U Series Wireless
Ultrasonic Sensors with the following industries in mind:

The sensors create an efficient, cost-effective, and
easy-to-use wireless solution for monitoring mobile or remote tanks and totes.
Businesses that have implemented the sensors in their machinery saw an increase
in productivity, while employee safety issues and equipment downtime decreased.

We are extremely excited about this new product and we
cannot wait to share all its benefits with our customers!

For more information about this or any other Banner products,
contact us at (800) 228-2790.

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Registration is officially open for the C&E IndustrialAutomation Show on Tuesday, July 31 at 8:30 am at the Northern Indiana Event
Center in Elkhart, IN.

The C&E Industrial Automation Show is a
manufacturer-driven event to enhance our customers’ ability to compete by
providing world-class automation products and solutions. Attendees will have a
unique opportunity to be face-to-face with product specialists, technical
support, and supplier representatives from:

Banner

Turck

Siemens

Fortress Interlocks

Teledyne USA

Encoder Products Company

Rittal

Kollmorgen

Swivellink

Macron

JVL

Along with that, C&E Sales, Inc. specialists will host
educational seminars that feature the latest technology leading the automation,
controls, motion, safety, sensors, and vision industries. Some of the sessions
include: “Robots on The Move”, “IO-Link – A Simple Sophistication”, and “Vision
Sensors – Big Capability in a Small Package”.

For the complete list of seminars, more information about
each session and the event, visit the event’s page.

Friday, April 27, 2018

There are a lot of new and exciting products available geared toward the food and beverage industry. Products that are designed to withstand harsh environments, washdowns, high-temperatures, and more. Don't see a solution listed that fits your need? Check out our food and beverage page HERE or give us a call, we're dedicated to helping you with your application.

Rittal's Hygienic Design Enclosures: Extra Cleanliness Guaranteed

Different enclosure solutions are needed for the washdown locations inside a food and beverage production facility. Rittal has the right solution to protect your sensitive controls and electronic equipment.

Hygienic Design terminal boxes and compact enclosures need to be long lasting and they need to RETAIN THEIR SEAL. Hygienic zones, where aggressive cleaning happens daily, destroy standard enclosures. Features such as an extra thick silicone seal, inclined roof, slot-free design, and easy-to-clean lock system make these terminal boxes and enclosures the perfect fit for your application.

Banner's LS safety light curtains are available premounted in an IP69K hygienic enclosure that resists all the extremes of the F&B environment. These light curtains are a perfect fit for applications where maintaining sanitary conditions is crucial.

There is a great descriptive video on the link page below that talks to all the key points that makes this a great choice for your plant!...Please check it out. (There is even a special vent to equalize pressure and allow condensation to escape).

The IMA Food Grade Servo Actuator features a white epoxy food grade coating, food grade grease, and Viton seals and are available with stainless-steel fasteners, rod, and rod ends. The IMA integrates a servo motor into a ball or roller screw-driven actuator to provide efficient high force in a compact lightweight design envelope. All these features make the IMA well suited for the challenging food and beverage environment.

Kollmorgen's Washdown And Food Grade Servo Motors: Innovative Motors Designed With The Food And Beverage Industry In Mind

Designed for food contact and splash zones, the Kollmorgen AKMH reduces cleaning time and maintenance. It's designed to meet the standards for IP69K, EHEDG, and 3A and is built with FDA approved, food grade materials. The AKMH eliminates flat surfaces, cracks, and crevices thus preventing the build-up of foreign material and bacteria. Its housing and cable can endure daily wash downs with high pressure, high temperature, and caustic chemicals. It's built for aseptic machine applications and comes in 19 standard motor sizes, with multiple standard windings to fit applications found in F&B.

Please CLICK HERE to visit the article in our quarterly newsletter. It features much more information on the latest products available for the Food & Beverage Industry.

Friday, April 6, 2018

What is a Smart Sensor?

Smart sensors provide the ability to setup a sensor locally using the built-in buttons and menu display. Long after a sensor has been in place, when the sensor is damaged or has failed, the replacement sensor must be setup for the application. It can take some time to locate the correct sensor data sheet, so if someone is unfamiliar with the push button sequence and menu display, it can delay setup, thus resulting in extended machine downtime and profit loss. Smart sensors help eliminate such challenges.

Banner offers an extensive line of smart sensors to help solve applications. Watch their video highlighting their offerings and how they could handle your challenging requirements, help you avoid downtimes, and how they can even let you know when maintenance is required.

C&E is also hosting a webinar on smart sensor technology next Thursday, April 12th. CLICK HERE for details.

Friday, March 16, 2018

Meeting your needs for specific enclosures, Rittal introduces their primeXpress program, an express build and modification program for wallmounts, junction boxes, and TS products in both carbon and stainless steel.

Their state-of-the-art machine can modify enclosures per your specifications. You modify their standard enclosure drawing and they feed it directly into their machine - one price, $200 - regardless of how many (identical) enclosures they cut for you!

Rittal can meet virtually every specification your project may require. With dozens of enclosures and hundreds of accessories, they can turn your project around quickly. This program has been so well received the current turnaround time is 6-8 weeks. The goal is to have a turnaround time of less than 4 weeks by April.

In addition to the standard 2 whites, 2 grays, and jet black, Rittal now offers 23 other commonly requested colors. Rittal will apply a thermoplastic, polymer powder paint that is unmatched in durability, resists both corrosion and abrasion, and meets UL, IEC, and CSA standards. The three-stage paint process, including e-coat, assures maximum bond of paint to metal with a static charge that adheres paint to even the hardest to reach areas. Again, you pay one price, $250 - regardless of how many (identical) enclosures they paint for you!

Friday, February 23, 2018

Recently, Turck introduced their Backplane Ethernet Extension Protocol (BEEP). This is a new technology that has been integrated into many of Turck's multiprotocol digital block I/O modules and allows a network of devices to communicate as a single device.

BEEP allows a network of up to 33 devices (1 Master + 32 slaves) or 480 bytes of data to appear to the PLC as a single device on a single connection using a single IP address. The user will be able to create high density I/O networks and still utilize their low cost PLC due to the reduction in number of connections the PLC sees.

This technology is utilized by making the first device in the line a BEEP master, which can be done via the device webserver. The BEEP master can then scan the entire network and create a new data map that includes all of the downstream devices, with all device configuration options saved in the master.

BEEP also supports drop-in device replacement, reducing downtime and overall expenses. If the network is setup using BEEP, a technician can simply replace a slave device to keep the system online. The BEEP master will automatically recognize the device, assign it an IP address, and download parameters to it.